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Back in July, The Zombies' Rod Argent announced his retirement from touring due to health issues, and now his bandmates have planned a tribute concert celebrating his career.The Zombies: A…

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A St. Louis County man has been charged under the Valentine's Law after leading police on a high-speed chase, resulting in a serious accident and a $50,000 cash-only bond.

The water level of the Mississippi River is unusually low for the third straight year, forcing barge companies to put limits on how much cargo they can carry and cutting into farm profits. It was just two months ago that much of the Mississippi River was above flood stage north of St. Louis.

GRAFTON - Hiking enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers can look forward to a series of on-trail and off-trail guided hikes starting this fall at Pere Marquette State Park. The hikes are set for each Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 14 to Oct. 27, 2024. Each Saturday’s on-trail hikes will start at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., with the Visitor’s Center serving as the starting point for both time slots. Additional on-trail hikes will be held each following Sunday morning at 10 a.m., with off-trail hikes taking place on Sunday afternoons at 1 p.m. Lev Smolianski, the natural resource coordinator for Pere Marquette, said on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com that the off-trail hikes offer a more adventurous approach to exploring the park. “Off-trail hikes are going to be geared towards people who want a little more adventure, more strenuous of a hike,” he said. “They’re going to get dirty, they might get stung, it’s going to be a great time.”

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MADISON COUNTY – The Madison County Coroner has identified a Granite City man who died Monday evening in a vehicle crash as Robert D. Wallace, 48. Wallace was pronounced dead following the incident that occurred on Monday, September 9, 2024, in Granite City. The Madison County Coroner's Office said Wallace, the driver and sole occupant of a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, was traveling southbound on Nameoki Road (State Route 203) when his vehicle left the roadway for reasons yet unknown and struck the West Pontoon Road overpass. The crash occurred at approximately 6:09 p.m. on Monday, prompting the dispatch of Granite City Police and fire units to the scene. Emergency responders extricated Wallace from the vehicle and initiated life-supportive efforts. Despite their attempts, Wallace, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, was pronounced dead at 6:26 p.m. Monday by Madison County Coroner’s Office Investigator Samuel T. Stone. Preliminary findings indicate that

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If you think qualified immunity is awarded far too frequently during far too many cases involving obvious rights violations, brace yourself for the harrowing insanity that is the wreckage that has been made of Supreme Court’s Bivens decision. That case involved rights violations by federal officers against Webster Bivens. The Supreme Court found in favor […]

Big Boy No. 4014, one of the most iconic steam engines in the United States, has arrived to St. Louis in grand style.

The upcoming events in the area offer a remarkable variety and appeal, from live music and family-friendly activities to specialty markets and cultural celebrations. Whether you're looking to enjoy a captivating performance, explore local artisans, or engage in enriching community activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy. For a full listing of events, visit Riverbender Events . If you want to make sure even more of the region is aware of your event email cj@riverbender.com and explore our range of Event Promotion Services! Featured Taylor Made: A Tribute To Taylor Swift is a special event happening at the Hatheway Cultural Center to benefit the Alton Youth Symphony and Alton Symphony Orchestra. Join us for a night filled with amazing music and support these talented young musicians. Let's come together to celebrate the music of Taylor Swift while giving back to our community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy great music for a great cause! All

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A 48-year-old Granite City man died in a car crash on September 9, 2024, when his vehicle struck an overpass, and he was not wearing a seatbelt.

The 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden’s fifth studio album, Powerslave, is being celebrated with a limited-edition zoetrope vinyl picture disc release.The picture disc, coming Nov. 15, will include remastered audio, along…

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A car thief stole a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe and crashed it into two other cars, injuring at least one person, before fleeing the scene.

Whether you’re curled up on the couch engrossed in an autobiography or tucked away in bed late at night with a good mystery, experts say there’s little doubt that reading is good for our health. “It's one of the best things we can do for our mental health and our physical health,” says Ashley Pratt, a psychotherapist for OSF HealthCare. “It's been shown to greatly reduce our stress levels, lower our blood pressure, improve our memory and cognition, and it improves our sleep quality.” Google the word ‘reading’ and there’s no shortage of statistics available when it comes to the importance of picking up a book occasionally. Research shows 75% of adults participate in some form of reading. However, according to another study, the number of children between the ages of 9 and 13 reading for fun has dropped in the last decade. But Pratt says most people need just six minutes of reading time a day to see some health benefit, especially

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SPRINGFIELD Marking National Teen Voter Registration Day, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reported that nearly 50,000 16- and 17-year-olds have taken advantage of a new law that enables them to pre-register to vote before turning 18. National Teen Voter Registration Day is a nationwide push to get teens involved in the democratic process, with many communities hosting voter registration drives at local high schools. “The earlier a teen gets registered and involved, the more likely they will stay engaged and continue to vote later in life,” said Giannoulias, whose office issues driver’s licenses and state IDs. “This is an opportunity for teens to cultivate a habit of civic participation that I hope continues for the rest of their lives.” Last year, the Illinois General Assembly passed a Giannoulias-promoted measure, sponsored by State Senator Julie Morrison (29th District—Deerfield) and State Representative Katie Stuart (112th District—Collinsville),

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVO) — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is among 42 attorney generals backing the Surgeon General's call for Congress to require a warning on social media platforms. "Young people are facing a mental health crisis, which is fueled in large part by social media," the undersigned attorney generals wrote in a letter to [...]

SAINT JACOB - Zach Heidrich set out on a new adventure in May of this year after purchasing the old Methodist Church in Saint Jacob, and converting it into a wedding and events venue. “I always thought it’d be a neat idea to buy an old church and turn it into something,” Heidrich said. There will be an open house for The Storybook Chapel 12-3 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2024, which will also be the opening day. There will be drinks including beer, wine, champagne, soda, and tea. Heidrich is also planning on having a cake. Vendors are welcome to contact Heidrich for more information. Heidrich will also have a booth at the wedding show on Dec. 1, 2024, at America’s Center in St. Louis. Storybook Chapel has been a staple within the community since the 1800s, with its beautiful stained glass windows, original hardwood floors, and bell tower being part of its unique charm. “There aren’t too many original chapels like this one. Everything now is

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Patti Smith has been added to the lineup of this year’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, happening Oct. 4-6 at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.Smith is set to play the festival’s…

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A request to remove a trespasser from a parking lot ended with Washington County sheriff’s deputies shooting and killing a man after he used a truck to pin a deputy against another vehicle.

A new cancer center, under construction for three years, will open to patients at the end of September.